Roblox Bed Wars: Design a New Champion!

Materials Needed

• Plain white paper (at least two sheets)
• Pencil and eraser
• Crayons, colored pencils, or markers

Lesson Information

• Subject(s): Language Arts (Writing), Art (Drawing)
• Grade Level: 2nd Grade (Age 6-7)
• Time Allotment: 45 minutes

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to:

• Brainstorm and create a concept for a new, original Roblox Bed Wars character.
• Draw their character, including at least three unique details (e.g., special weapon, unique armor, cool hairstyle).
• Write a descriptive paragraph (3-4 sentences) about their character's abilities and personality, using at least one adjective.

Lesson Procedure

Step 1: The Warm-Up - Bed Wars Chat (5 minutes)

Start by talking about Roblox Bed Wars to get them excited and tap into their knowledge. Ask fun, engaging questions:

• "Who is your favorite character or 'kit' to use in Bed Wars and why?"
• "If you could create a brand new kit, what special power would it have?"
• "What makes a character look cool or powerful? Is it their armor, their weapon, or something else?"

Step 2: Activity 1 - Character Creation & Drawing (20 minutes)

1. Brainstorm: Announce, "Today, you are a game designer! Your job is to create a brand new champion for Bed Wars." Guide them with questions to spark ideas. For example: "Should your character be themed around fire, ice, candy, or maybe even animals? What is their name?"
2. Design & Draw: Give the student a fresh sheet of paper and drawing supplies. Instruct them: "Now, let's draw your new champion! Make sure to give them a special tool or weapon that no one else has. Don't forget to add at least three cool details that make them stand out." Encourage them to think about colors, patterns, and expressions.
3. Share the Art: As they finish, ask them to point out the special details they included in their drawing and explain what their character's special tool does.

Step 3: Activity 2 - Champion's Story Paragraph (15 minutes)

1. Introduce the Task: Say, "Every great champion needs a story. Now you're going to be a writer! We will write a short paragraph, just 3 or 4 sentences, to introduce your character to the world."
2. Guided Writing: On a new sheet of paper, help the student structure their thoughts. You can use sentence starters if needed:
   • Sentence 1: Start with the character's name. (e.g., "This is the amazing Captain Comet.")
   • Sentence 2: Describe what they do or what their power is. (e.g., "He can jump super high to protect his bed.")
   • Sentence 3: Describe their special tool or personality using an adjective. (e.g., "His powerful star hammer can break blocks in one hit.")
   • Sentence 4: Add one more fun fact. (e.g., "He is very brave in every match.")
3. Independent Writing: Let the student write the sentences on their own, offering support with spelling and punctuation as needed.

Step 4: The Big Reveal - Lesson Closure (5 minutes)

Have the student proudly present their work. They should hold up their drawing and read their paragraph aloud. Give lots of positive feedback, praising their creativity in both the art and the writing. You can display their new "Champion Profile" on the fridge or a bulletin board.

Differentiation and Support

• For Extra Support: Provide a pre-written worksheet with sentence starters like "My character's name is ________." and "They have a special ________." You can also help them brainstorm a list of adjectives (e.g., strong, fast, shiny, sneaky) before they start writing.
• For an Extra Challenge: Ask the student to write a second paragraph explaining how another player could defeat their champion, forcing them to think critically about weaknesses. They could also design the "item shop" icon and price for their character's special tool.

Assessment

Review the student's drawing and paragraph using a simple checklist based on the learning objectives:

• Did the student create an original character?
• Does the drawing include three or more unique details?
• Is the paragraph 3-4 sentences long?
• Does the paragraph describe the character and include at least one adjective?